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HV03 FPX

2003 Ford Fusion

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,441 mi
Last recorded156,441 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 FPX
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 156,441 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking pipe to filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 145,730 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 140,874 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 127,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 120,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 113,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 113,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake performance low

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside & offside rear service brake effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Rear nearside & offside rear shock absorber upper dust covers detached

Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre getting perished on inner side wall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch slipping badly

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 84,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2015 84,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,381 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,379 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,234 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,252 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 60,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,485 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops are broken

Oil leak

Steering rack has a small seepage of oil

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,841 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,014 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,117 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,400 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 35,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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HV03 FPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV03 FPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV03 FPX is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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